Maybe they don’t move because they are stuck in traffic?

But here’s the problem: If only a few restaurants raise prices but have a no tipping policy, diners will compare their menu to the prices at a traditional restaurant and go to the “cheaper”place. It won’t work unless everyone does it and that isn’t going to happen.

Exactly! But Uber steadfastly refuses to take that approach.

You got it! Totally correct. The exploitation of labor is an age old problem.

Please substantiate your claim that Uber drivers make $25 an hour net. They may make $25 per hour net after Uber’s fee, but that is $25 per hour before expenses. And the driver pays 100% of the expenses.

Sure, but try to convince Uber to raise the rates you pay to cover that extra 20%.

Gee, if it was just some extra cash, why is Uber offering its drivers a Power Driver Reward Bonus of $500 for driving 120 trips a week. That sounds like full time work to me.

Well, in the case of Uber, they are not considered employees. They get no minimum wage, no overtime, no paid vacation, no benefits, they pay 100% of the expenses of operating the vehicle, and get absolutely no say whatsoever in the price you pay.

You sir are a true gentleman. You deserve those 5 star ratings.

So I certainly hope you don’t mind seeing the prices on the menu go up 20%, right? You’ll continue to patronize that restaurant? I doubt it.

“If the wasn’t a fair wage, they wouldn’t have drivers.”

Then you should write to Uber and demand they add the option to tip into the application. They way you can conceal your selfishness behind the anonimity of the app. But right now, we know who the cheapskates are. 5 star riders; TIP! You bet you are getting a bad rating if you don’t.

I am really sick of smug responses like “Find another job”. It isn’t so easy these days, especially if you are over 50. I’d love to find another job and I am educated and well qualified, including owning my own business that was profitable. After sending in my resume and cover letter 150+ times and never getting an…

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